Coco Gauff Upset by Paula Badosa in Thrilling 2025 Australian Open Quarterfinal Clash

Coco Gauff was the last American player in the women’s singles at the 2025 Australian Open. She faced off against Spain’s Paula Badosa in the quarterfinals. Badosa had never reached this stage in any Grand Slam before, but that changed in this match.

Gauff, seeded No. 3 and a favorite to win, lost in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4. This match marked Badosa’s first victory against a top-10 player in a major, earning her a spot in her first Grand Slam semifinal.

If Gauff had won, she would have made it to the semifinals for the second year in a row at the Australian Open. Now she’ll look ahead to Roland Garros in May, where she also reached the semifinals last year.

Here’s a quick look at what happened during and after the match:

During the match, one standout moment was an incredible volley by Badosa against Gauff. The rally was exhausting, but Badosa finished it off beautifully.

What’s next for Badosa?

With this big win, Badosa will compete against the winner of the match between world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 33 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semifinals. This match is scheduled for Tuesday at 3:30 a.m. ET.

When is the next Grand Slam?

Gauff’s next chance to claim her second Grand Slam title will be at Roland Garros, starting May 25, with finals set for June 8.

Australian Open Finals Schedule

The finals are approaching. The women’s semifinals will take place this Thursday, and the final is planned for Saturday, January 25, at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.